Maccabi Herzliya FC 2, Hapoel Rishon LeZion 1

RISHON LEZION, Israel (Interstat) — Maccabi Herzliya defeated Hap Rish LeZion 2-1 on Friday in the Liga Leumit season opener at Haberfeld Stadium. Wilinton Aponzá scored the first goal of the match in the 37th minute to give Maccabi Herzliya an early lead. Paz Shifman equalized for Hap Rish LeZion four minutes later in the 41st minute, sending the home side into halftime level at one goal apiece. Dor Jan broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with the decisive strike, securing the victory for the visiting team. Maccabi Herzliya improved to a 1-0 record in Liga Leumit competition and… Read more...